1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1977 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 570 kg more than 1977 Lotus Esprit.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Falcon | 1977 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | Falcon | Esprit |
Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |